Arielle hit her back, which was starting to hurt. The journey to the South took about three to four days by a carriage. However, one day into the journey her body began to ache. The first night of the trip arrived and Arielle chose to close the carriage window tightly because the night was so cold.
She looked at Sasha who fell asleep on Tania's lap. The old woman was asleep too. Even though the night was very cold, they could sleep soundly. There were only candles to provide lighting in the carriage.
Arielle had tried various positions to fall asleep but she still couldn't force herself to sleep. The further she left the North, the more anxious she felt. What's more, they had now entered the border area, where she was attacked by a group of bandits.
